Oxford Crematorium

Bayswater RoadHeadingtonOxfordOX3 9RZ

Telephone 01865 351010

Crematorium information

Oxford Crematorium opened in May 1939 and is set in 22 acres of well-maintained grounds on the outskirts of the city.

We are here to help you with whatever you would like for the funeral service. Our dedicated and caring staff treat every family with dignity and respect. At the service we will be there to help you every step of the way.

We have two chapels, which can accommodate both large and small funerals. We can help you arrange the service according to your cultural and religious needs. The crematorium also has wheelchair access, disabled parking and toilets, Braille service books and a hearing loop system.

We also offer a waiting room for relatives and friends to await the arrival of the funeral cortege.

Our gardens of remembrance are well known for the beautiful daffodil beds, which bloom in the spring. The gardens provide a tranquil setting for visitors and offer a wide variety of memorials, including roses, private gardens and wall tablets. We can also arrange for youto buy niches in a mausoleum. Please contact our staff for more information.

Opening hours

Our opening hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Visits on Saturday morning can be made by appointment.

Our grounds are open 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am - 4.00pm at weekends.

Visitors can sign the Book of Remembranceand access the Flower Room between 9.00am and 4.45pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am and 3.45pm at weekends.